Ben Macintyre Books

A Spy Among Friends (2014) details the life of Kim Philby, a highly respected operative who rose through the ranks of the British secret services during World War II and the Cold War. Though a seeming paragon of British values, he actually spent his career working as a double agent for the Russians.

The Spy and the Traitor (2018) details the real-life spy story of Oleg Gordievsky, the Soviet double-agent whose efforts contributed to the end of the Cold War. These blinks trace Gordievsky’s progress through the KGB and his years spying for MI6, the British secret service, before his final daring escape to the West.

Agent Sonya (2020) is the biography of a respectable housewife, who also just happened to be one of Soviet intelligence’s most intrepid and high-ranking spies. The book traces the life of Ursula Kuczynski, code-name Sonya, from her birth in Berlin, through her radicalization as a communist and her career as a spy who both foiled the Nazis and arguably kicked off the Cold War.

Double Cross by Ben Macintyre is a thrilling account of the elaborate deception orchestrated by the Allies during World War II. Focusing on a group of double agents, the book reveals how they successfully misled the Nazis about the location of the D-Day landings, ultimately changing the course of history. With meticulous research and captivating storytelling, Macintyre brings this incredible true story to life.

Operation Mincemeat by Ben Macintyre is a gripping account of a top-secret mission during World War II. It tells the true story of how British intelligence agents devised an elaborate plan to deceive the Nazis by planting false documents on a dead body, ultimately influencing the course of the war. Filled with intrigue, suspense, and remarkable attention to detail, this book offers a fascinating insight into the world of espionage.

Agent Zigzag is a thrilling true story of a British double agent, Eddie Chapman, who worked as a spy for both the Germans and the British during World War II. Written by Ben Macintyre, the book takes us through Chapman's daring escapades, narrow escapes, and the complex web of deception he weaves. With its blend of espionage and adventure, this book offers a fascinating insight into the world of wartime espionage.

Rogue Heroes by Ben Macintyre is a gripping account of the creation and early missions of the Special Air Service (SAS) during World War II. It delves into the daring and unconventional tactics employed by a group of misfits and mavericks who became the pioneers of modern special forces. Drawing on extensive research and interviews, the book brings to life the incredible bravery and ingenuity of these rogue heroes.